April 2011 – Cooper Realty Associates

4 SIGNALS IT MIGHT BE TIME TO BUY (VS. RENT) YOUR HOME (PART 2)

Rising rents at a time when the prices of homes for sale are low and, in some places, falling?

Rents are going up. Rental rates in many areas are also on the rise – in fact, the foreclosure crisis has created additional demand on many markets’ rental housing inventory in several different ways. First, former homeowners who lost homes to foreclosure now need to rent; as well, buyers in foreclosure hot spots have been hesitant to buy, many electing to stay renters far beyond when they would have otherwise. On top of all that, super-tight lending guidelines have stopped even some who would like to buy homes from doing so. As a result, rental homes are in high demand – and rents are rising.

Rising rents at a time when the prices of homes for sale are low and, in some places, falling? One more signal that now might just be the time to buy. (Of course, where foreclosures are high, the chances of continued depreciation are, too – to offset this risk, have a long-term plan, to minimize the possibility that you’ll owe more than your home is worth when you need to sell)

Tomorrow, you’ll see how to plan for the long term and minimize your homebuying risk.

CHECK IN TOMORROW FOR SIGNAL #3

Author~Connie Cooper

4 SIGNALS THAT IT MIGHT BE TIME TO BUY VS. RENT YOUR HOME (PART 1 OF 4)

To rent or to buy?: what used to be a given – that you would buy a home as soon as you could afford to – has become an agonizing conundrum for many a would-be homebuyer, in the face of the housing market’s big bust and super-slow recovery. Low prices seem to create a wide-open window of opportunity, but they also create the concern that prices will keep falling after closing. And that Catch-22 has hundreds of thousands of buyers-to-be stuck on the fence.

Fortunately, there are handfuls of life, mortgage and local market signals which indicate that the time *might* be right to hop – scratch that – leap off the fence and into homeownership:

Signal #1 – Mortgage rates are going up. Home prices have been low for the last several years, and in fact are currently looking like they’re heading back down to the same levels they were at the depths of the real estate recession. During this same time frame, interest rates have also been low – this one-two punch has created record-high affordability for the last four years running, causing buyers to believe that this window of opportunity won’t be closing anytime soon.

While prices don’t look like they’ll be skyrocketing anytime soon, interest rates are another story. Rates have been on a rollercoaster over the past few months, and with inflation and Fed rates set to spike later this year, today’s low interest rates might be as good as they’re going to get for a long time to come. And I mean a very long time – in the next few years, governmental intervention in the mortgage markets is likely to wind down, and that means higher mortgage interest rates are not only inevitable, they’ll probably be here for a long, long time.

Mortgage rates on the rise are one signal that now might be the peak of home affordability, and the peak of the opportunity to buy.

CHECK IN TOMORROW FOR SIGNAL #2!

Author~ Connie Cooper

DIVORCE IS TOUGH, THIS CAN HELP – DIVORCE SHIELD.

Divorce is tough, this can help!

Tommy Cooper, President of Cooper Realty Associates, has been selected to represent the “Divorce Shield Advocate Network”.

As such, if you are facing a possible divorce situation on the horizon, Divorce Shield can help. Download your FREE INFORMATION PACKET which will help you gain clarity, control, and confidence. After that, view MY PROFESSIONAL PROFILE which describes how I can help you through this difficult situation.

Author~ Tommy Cooper

IT’S FINALLY SPRING IN DELAWARE!!!

This sure was a cold winter on Delmarva this year!

It’s Howdy Doody Time!

This sure was a cold winter on Delmarva this year! Now, it is time to get out and say “Howdy” to all your neighbors! Spring is here and I’m sure everyone is working in the yard. Just look at all the flowers in the neighborhood. The trees are full of blooms and the lilacs smell so good. If your yard is anything like mine, it could use more perennials. We went to Jeff’s Nursery in Laurel, DE this weekend, but Lowe’s in Seaford, DE or Lewes, DE will have an array of choices too. Jeff’s Nursery has been around for a long time and offers plants, shrubs and advice you may not find other places. It’s a friendly time of the year so put on your smile and wave to your neighbors with a friendly “Howdy”!

Author~Carol Johansen

MONSTER RACING…..WHAT’S YOUR REASON???

Adrenalin Rush? Bucket List? need for speed? Only you can answer this mystery.

WHAT’S YOUR REASON ? What is it about driving 120 MPH on a 24 degree banked turn (approximately 3 stories high) on a 1 mile oval racetrack in 30 seconds, experiencing around 3 G’s of force pressing against your inner being in a car that seemingly defies gravity, will deafen your hearing in a heartbeat, the suspension is so rigid you can feel every grain of sand beneath you, yet you feel like the car is glued to the track and as you peer out the windshield your peripheral vision is but a blur?

Adrenalin Rush? Bucket List? need for speed? Only you can answer this mystery. Monster Racing has been trying to answer this question for years.

I have been fortunate enough to meet people from all over the world. Sports figures, celebrities, politicians and the like who have made their destination the Monster Mile at Dover Speedway in Dover Delaware. It seems the experience that Monster Racing.com offers is an incredible experience and is just a pit stop on the way to enjoying some vacation time or just some down time at one of Delaware’s favorite destinations– the resort areas of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach Delaware. Some come to relax at their Lewes Beach Cottage, others prefer to enjoy their Rehoboth Beach Townhouse. Whatever the reason, why don’t you come see us at Cooper Realty in Lewes De. so we can introduce you to our backyard— Delaware Beachfront Property. A playground for all and a home to many.

Author~Paul Powalski

LITTLE LEAGUE IN LEWES, DELAWARE IS VERY EXCITING!!

I was lucky enough to be coaching a group of six year olds in a game of T-Ball.

Lewes Little League

It was a beautiful Wednesday night on the canal in Lewes, Delaware. The weather was perfect! A few boats were cruising up and down the canal, and some people were across the canal at Irish Eyes siting on the deck having a cold one. But, the best part of the evening was happening across the canal at the Lewes Little League Ball Park. The stands were over flowing with fans. The cheers were almost deafening as the kids took the field. I was lucky enough to be coaching a group of six year olds in a game of T-Ball. If you want to be entertained, you need to get down here. It is a riot!!! The kids are playing in the grass, watching the bugs, the birds, etc. They also DO play some baseball. They hit, they run, and sometimes they catch the ball and throw it.

So, for a few hours of fun, come on down and see a game by the Lewes Canal. Bring a picnic, have a hot dog at the concession stand, or afterwards enjoy one of the many fine restaurants in Historic Lewes.

Author~Bruce Summer

JUST MINUTES FROM LEWES AND REHOBOTH BEACH, DE…CHECK OUT THIS BEAUTY!!

Here’s your chance to own a very lovely home near Lewes Beach and Rehoboth Beach, DE.

Click on the picture for information and pictures.

Here’s your chance to own a very lovely home near Lewes Beach and Rehoboth Beach, DE. Built in 2003, this large, 7yr. Cape Cod is situated on a 3/4 ACRE lot. There is an oversized, 3.5 car Garage w/Workshop, Designer Center-Island Kitchen, Top of the Line appliances, Sunroom/deck, HUGE 2nd Floor with roughed-in plumbing. This beautiful home is located in the community of Creek Falls Farm, and only a few minutes to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.

Call Connie Cooper to see this lovely home 302 841-4185.

WHY SHOULD YOU LIVE IN DELAWARE?

Did you also know that Lewes, Delaware is rated the number 1 town in which to live in the state of Delaware?

Why live in Delaware?

According to MoneyRate.com, the state of Delaware is ranked number 5 as one of the best states for making a living! Rankings are based on adjusted average incomes- taking into consideration state taxes,unemployment rates and cost of living. Did you also know that Lewes, Delaware is rated the number 1 town in which to live in the state of Delaware? (Delaware Today Magazine March 2011).

What does this mean? For us, who live here, it is a reassurance of one of the many reasons we reside here. For those who don’t, you could be missing the boat (And not the Cape May Lewes Ferry).

Delaware offers many benefits; low real estate taxes, pristine beaches and tax free shopping to mention a few.

Is it time to consider relocation to Delaware? You could be enjoying life from your Lewes Canalfront Property, your Ocean View Delaware Property, or even your Waterfront Delaware property.

It just might be the time to stop thinking and start acting.

Call Cooper Realty Associates, and let us help you with your move to Delaware.

Author~ Paul Powalski

IT’S TIME TO GO FISHING IN DELAWARE!!!

Retiring, second home, or just relocating- whatever is the case, you can enjoy the Cool Summer breezes of The Indian River Bay.

Paul's lot — Click on picture for more information.

Stop WISHIN AND GO FISHIN. Retiring, second home, or just relocating- whatever is the case, you can enjoy the Cool Summer breezes of The Indian River Bay. This 90 x 90 Water view lot might be what your looking for. Just waiting for your new home and priced at only 87,500.

Conveniently located, you’ll be able to launch your boat at the state owned public boat ramps of Gull Point or even Massey’s Landing. Shop the Tanger outlets or even sun on our famous beaches, which by the way one of my favorites happens to be located in the first town in the first state, Lewes De. at Cape Henlopen state Park. Maybe you’d rather go golfing , then spend some time on the greens at Baywood Country Club and afterwards enjoy some fine dining in their restaurant. Whatever your passion stop “putting” around and reel in this great value.

Author- Paul Powalski

DO YOU SAY SHOREFRONT PROPERTY OR OCEANFRONT PROPERTY IN DELAWARE?

To me, Oceanfront Property Delaware, or Oceanview Property Delaware means “the beach”. However….

Recently working with our FABULOUS webmaster, Kit Creighton of IWEBBIT, on adding additional domain names to our cooperealty.com and team-cooper.com websites, I learned who provincial terms can be. To me, Oceanfront Property Delaware, or Oceanview Property Delaware means “the beach”. However, if you’re from New Jersey or Pennsylvania, this means Shore front or Shore view, as the beach to them is catagorized as “the Shore”.

Another example- Lakefront Property Delaware, to them would be Pond front Property Delaware to us. In either case, Ocean vs. Shore or Lake vs. Pond, come see us. Tax free Delaware is a great lifestyle.

Author~ Tommy Cooper

THIS REHOBOTH BEACH DELAWARE OCEAN FRONT HOME IS BREATHTAKING!!

Can’t you just hear the sound of the ocean?…..Incredible Ocean & Silver Lake Views…..

Rehoboth Delaware Beach Front Home — Beach Front Property in Rehoboth Delaware

Can’t you just hear the sound of the ocean? Enjoy The Serenity Of Oceanfront Living in this breathtaking Rehoboth Beach Property in Delaware! Incredible Ocean & Silver Lake Views From The Spacious, Open Floor Plan, Which Is Ideal For Entertaining. Features Include Gourmet Kitchen, Fireplace, Wet Bar, Elevator, Patio/Decks, Garage & Pool! Beautifully Kept, Tastefully Designed & Ready for you and your family to start enjoying!

Click HERE for incredible pictures and information on this awesome home!

Call Connie Cooper to schedule your private showing 302 841-4185.

HOTTEST BUY IN LEWES, DELAWARE!!!

Beautiful Sunroom — Lewes Delaware Property

Do you like to live in a quiet, peaceful community? Do you like to enjoy the beauty of nature? How about being surrounded by beautiful trees? If this sounds inviting to you, then you must check out this home that I have listed in the Woods on Herring Creek in Lewes, Delaware! This lovely home, enhanced by wooded surroundings, has it all! You will find 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a GORGEOUS sun room, inviting great room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, additional formal living room, a workshop with electricity, and the list goes on and on. The HUGE attic can be finished off for an additional 2 bedrooms and another bath. The community offers a swimming pool, tennis and community house for special gatherings. This home is located just a few minutes from exceptional dining, tax-free shopping and all that the local beaches of Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Lewes, and Dewey Beach, Delaware. Don’t miss out on this exceptional home!! Call Connie Cooper at Cooper Realty for a private showing 302 841-4185.

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